KVM Drawer Ideal Solutions for Compact Spaces

Published: 18th February 2011
Views: N/A
Ask About This Article Print

With the introduction of a KVM Drawer, space is no longer a constraint. This



unit is a hardware device which integrates a keyboard, mouse and monitor into a



compact sliding unit. Designed to fit into 1U or 2U of rack space they are a



boon for network administrators who are looking to minimize space consumption.



Offering multi platform support, these devices work with a variety of systems



such as Windows, SUN, Dell, Unix and Linux. They are also available with



various screen sizes ranging from 17" to 20", and with USB or PS2 touchpad or



trackball mouse configuration. These models in turn come with different video



options including: HDMI, DVI, VGA, Composite RCA, BNC and S-Video.



This Rackmount KVM Drawer is available with adjustable



mounting brackets and is made of sturdy metal design with a black anodized



finish. Features include: On screen display that controls Brightness, Contrast,



Color, Clock, H. Position, V. Position, Phase, Scaling, Auto configuration,





Input select, Multi window, Clear EEPROM, OSD adjust and Save. Keyboard



movement is restricted by the slide rails which make typing easier. Another



variant of this device is the dual slide drawer with separate slides, one



housing the keyboard/mouse, the other housing the LCD with the slides operating



independently of one another.



Key features of the KVM LCD include a standard D-sub 15-pin VGA input/DVI



connector, a TFT LCD screen, multiple language support and a flip up design



that allows the unit to function even when the rack door is closed. Hot



Pluggable, a user can add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for maintenance without



powering down the


switches.html" title="KVM Switch">KVM switch
or PCs. This unit does not



require any additional software for operation and has the auto scan mode which



monitors servers at regular intervals ranging from 5 to 99 seconds. The



operating temperature ranges from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius. Power options are





12V, 24V, and 48V DC with regulatory approvals from CE, FCC, VCCI and TAA.

All these features make the KVM Drawer an ideal solution for network and data



centers as well as server environments.









Explore more about


s.html" title="Rackmount Monitor">Rackmount Monitor
LCD's at KVMStuff.com.




This article is copyright
Source: http://erisdicosta.articlealley.com/kvm-drawer-ideal-solutions-for-compact-spaces-2049071.html


Report this article Ask About This Article Print


Loading...
More to Explore
 


Ask a Professional Online Now
27 Experts are Online. Ask a Question, Get an Answer ASAP.
Type your question here...
Optional:
Select...